Accessory signs in business districts shall only be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following regulations:
(a) Regional Shopping Center Signs. For regional shopping centers as defined in Section 1258.15, permits for all signs shall be applied for, reviewed, approved and issued in accordance with the following Master Sign Program procedure.
(1) The applicant shall prepare and submit to the Planning Commission a Master Sign Program which shall set forth the design intent of such Program and shall govern all signs at the subject shopping center. The Master Sign Program shall include:
A. A drawing at appropriate scale of the site plan of the total retail shopping center and/or portions or phrases of same showing:
1. The sizes, shapes, locations and major physical features of all buildings, malls, arcades, canopies, grade wells, fences or other construction.
2. The locations and configurations of all roadways, drives, walks, parking areas and pavings, including existing and proposed traffic signals, designated turn lanes, drive-through lanes, truck wells, handicapped parking, ramps and crosswalks;
3. All earth forms or berms, and the locations, quantities and types of landscaping;
4. The locations of all proposed free-standing signs; and
5. The identity of the tenant business within each building or building unit.
B. Drawings at appropriate scale of the complete exterior elevations in color of any building for which a sign is proposed, with the proposed signs properly placed, scaled and rendered to reflect all proposed exterior materials, finishes, colors and lighting of each sign.
C. A tabular listing of all proposed signs, indicating for each sign:
1. The sign graphics;
2. The type of sign (ground, pylon, wall, canopy, etc.), sign dimensions and area; and
3. The sign color(s) and method(s) of lighting.
D. Detailed sign construction and/or fabrication drawings at appropriate scale of each proposed sign, indicating sign design and layout, dimensions, area, materials, finishes, colors, type styles, graphics, methods of illumination, numbers and types of lamps, lens materials and colors, construction details, erection and mounting details.
(2) Upon receipt of the Master Sign Program, the Secretary to the Planning Commission shall forward a copy to the Building Commissioner, the Architectural Review Board, and the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation.
(3) The Architectural Review Board shall review the Master Sign Program and shall make its recommendations to the Planning Commission within thirty business days after initial submission to the Secretary of the Planning Commission by the applicant.
(4) The Planning Commission shall then make its recommendation to Council together with the recommendation of the Architectural Review Board within fifteen (15) business days after receiving the recommendation of the Architectural Review Board.
(5) Council shall approve or disapprove the Master Sign Program within thirty (30) days on the basis of the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board and on its own findings. Council may, as part of its review, request a formal presentation of the Master Sign Program by the applicant.
(6) A Master Sign Program that has been approved by Council shall henceforth govern all sign permits issued for the subject regional shopping center. If a sign permit application conforms to the approved Master Sign Program, the Building Commissioner shall issue a sign permit in accordance with Section 1272.17.
(7) An approved Master Sign Program may be revised by resubmitting that portion of the Program to be revised to the Architectural Review Board and the Planning Commission for review. If the revised Sign Program is substantially consistent with the approved Master Sign Program, it shall be processed by the Planning Commission. Otherwise it shall be reviewed and approved through the same process as required by the originally approved Program.
(b) Neighborhood and Community Shopping Center Signs. Permits for all signs in neighborhood and community shopping centers as defined in Section 1258.15 shall be applied for, reviewed, approved and issued in accordance with the following Master Sign Program procedure.
(1) The applicant shall prepare and submit to the Planning Commission a Master Sign Program which shall set forth the design intent of such Program and shall govern all signs. The Master Sign Program shall include:
A. A drawing at appropriate scale of the site plan of the total shopping center and/or portions or phrases of same showing:
1. The sizes, shapes, locations and major physical features of all buildings.
2. The locations and configurations of all roadways, drives, walks, and parking areas.
3. The locations of all proposed free-standing signs; and
4. The identity of the tenant business within each building or building unit.
B. Drawings at appropriate scale of the complete exterior elevations in color of any building for which a sign is proposed, with the proposed signs properly placed, scaled and rendered to reflect all proposed exterior materials, finishes, colors and lighting of each sign.
C. A tabular listing of all proposed signs for the subject shopping center, indicating for each sign:
1. The sign graphics;
2. The type of sign (ground, pylon, wall, canopy, etc.), sign dimensions and area; and
3. The sign color(s) and method(s) of lighting.
D. Detailed sign construction and/or fabrication drawings at appropriate scale of each proposed sign, indicating sign design and layout, dimensions, area, materials, finishes, colors, type styles, graphics, methods of illumination, numbers and types of lamps, lens materials and colors, construction details, erection and mounting details.
(2) Upon receipt of the Master Sign Program, the Secretary to the Planning Commission shall forward a copy to the Building Commissioner, the Architectural Review Board, and the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation.
(3) The Architectural Review Board shall review the Master Sign Program and shall make its recommendations to the Planning Commission within thirty (30) business days after initial submission to the Building Commissioner by the applicant.
(4) The Planning Commission shall approve or disapprove the Master Sign Program within thirty (30) days on the basis of the recommendation of the Architectural Review Board and on its own findings.
(5) A Master Sign Program that has been approved by the Planning Commission shall henceforth govern all sign permits issued for the subject shopping center. If a sign permit application conforms to the approved Master Sign Program, the Building Commissioner shall issue a sign permit in accordance with Section 1272.17.
(6) An approved Master Sign Program may be revised by resubmitting that portion of the Program to be revised to the Architectural Review Board for review. If the revised Sign Program is substantially consistent with the approved Master Sign Program, it shall be processed by the Architectural Review Board and the Building Commissioner. Otherwise it shall be reviewed and approved through the same process as required by the originally approved Program.
(c) Wall Signs. One wall sign for each use not exceeding sign face area square footage equal to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the width of the building unit, and not exceeding five feet in height shall be permitted on a building. For business uses 10,000 square feet and larger, additional wall signs related to the business use identifying certain separate services provided (i.e. pharmacy, garden supplies) may be permitted provided the maximum sign face area of all wall signs meet the requirements of this Section. Additional wall signs shall not exceed two feet in vertical dimension.
(d) Pole Signs. One pole sign not exceeding fifty square feet in single face sign area and not exceeding fifty feet in height shall be permitted only on Royalton Road and within 1700 feet of the I-71 centerline, provided that it is set back at least twenty-five feet from the right-of-way line and one hundred feet from any Residential District.
(e) Ground and Pylon Signs (Single Use). One permanent ground sign for a single use or one pylon sign for a single use shall be permitted on each lot. A permanent ground sign shall not exceed fifty square feet in single face sign area and five feet in height and shall be located not less than 100 feet from a Residential District; ten feet from any street right-of-way line; and twenty-five feet from any lot line. A pylon sign shall not exceed forty square feet in single face sign area and eight feet in height. It shall not be located closer than 100 feet from a Residential District; be a minimum of ten feet from any street right-of-way line; and set back a minimum of twenty-five feet from any lot line.
(f) Canopy and Projecting Signs. One canopy sign or one projecting sign shall be permitted on a building for each separate use occupying the building. The maximum sign face area for a canopy sign shall be ten square feet; and the maximum vertical height shall be eighteen inches; with the sign placed a minimum of eight feet above the sidewalk. The maximum sign face area of a projecting sign shall be nine square feet with a maximum height of three feet and the projecting sign placed a minimum of eight feet above the sidewalk and fifteen feet above the vehicular way.
(g) Ground Directional Signs. Ground directional signs indicating traffic routes may be permitted by the Building Commissioner, provided that no such sign exceeds three square feet in single face sign area; is closer than fifteen feet to any lot line, or ten feet to any street right-of-way line; and provided that no such sign exceeds three and one-half feet in height. Ground directional signs shall be permitted by the Building Commissioner based upon recommendations of the City Engineer or his designee, and the City safety forces taking into account the lot size and location relative to roadway and driveway access.
(h) Ground and Pylon Signs for Business Multiple Use/Office Park. Either one ground sign or one pylon sign shall be permitted for purposes of business multiple use or an office park. Either sign shall not exceed fifty square feet in single face sign area, shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five feet from any lot line; and shall be set back a minimum of thirty-five feet from the nearest street right-of-way or the nearest edge of pavement. The maximum height of a ground sign shall be five feet from the original grade; and eight feet from the original grade in the case of a pylon sign.
(i) Wall (Theatre Marquee) Signs. One wall (theatre marquee) sign is permitted on a building housing a theatre but not to exceed six hundred fifty square feet in single face area; and subject to maximum height and other reasonable restrictions as permitted by the City's Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board approval, based upon such factors as height clearances above pedestrian ways and vehicular drives, building design, and other theatre signage.
(j) Temporary Project Signs. One temporary project ground sign not exceeding thirty-two square feet in single sign face area and eight feet in height shall be permitted if it is located on the lot of a proposed building or buildings under construction. It shall be located not less than 100 feet from the nearest residential lot line and not less than twenty-five feet from the nearest non-residential lot and street right-of-way line. Permits for such signs shall be for a period not exceeding six months from the issuance of the permit. However, such permits may be renewed by the Building Commissioner for up to an additional six months if the Building Commissioner determines that the construction is being pursued diligently.
(k) Other Temporary Signs. A maximum of two other temporary ground signs shall be permitted provided that each sign does not exceed six square feet in single face area or five feet in height. Such signs shall be located not less than ten feet from any lot lines and ten feet from any street right-of-way lines. Such temporary signs shall be further subject to location standards including reference to traffic routes, vehicle sight lines, drainage, retention, ingress/egress, and existing/proposed other site signage. Permits for such signs shall be for a period not exceeding six months from the issuance of the permit. However, such permits may be renewed by the Building Commissioner for up to an additional six months if he/she determines that the construction is being diligently pursued.
(l) Temporary Banner Signs. One (1) temporary banner is permitted for a maximum of thirty days per event, and not more than four times a year. The total square footage of the banners shall not exceed 1.5 times the building width nor shall banners exceed three feet in height.
(m) Illumination of Signs. Illumination of signs shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 1272.05.
(n) Drive-thru Menu Board. A site with an approved drive-thru restaurant facility shall be permitted one (1) Drive-thru Menu Board and one (1) Preview Board per drive-thru lane. Drive-thru Menu Boards shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area nor seven (7) feet in height. Preview Boards shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area nor six (6) feet in height. Such signs shall be located adjacent to the drive-thru lane and shall be oriented or screened so as not to face or be directly visible from a public right-of-way or an adjacent residential zoning district. Drive-thru Menu Boards may be internally illuminated and information may be digitally displayed, but displays shall be static with no visible movement or motion. Drive-thru Menu Board communication systems and/or lighting shall not create an adverse effect on neighboring properties. Drive-thru Menu Boards shall not block pedestrian or vehicle sight lines. Drive-thru Menu Boards and Preview Boards shall not count against the total business sign area permitted by Section 1272.11.
(Ord. 2021-006. Passed 3-15-21.)